Blue-green Lake Serene below the cliffs of Mt. Index, with lingering snow patches
Photo: Spengy · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped

Lake Serene

Moderate

Gold Bar

Distance
7.2 mi
Gain
2,000 ft
High point
2,521 ft
Season
Jun–Oct

Best time of year

Peak season now · Best Jun–Oct, peak Jul–Sep

Avalanche chutes cross the trail, so avoid it in winter and spring.

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Alpine lake below Mt. Index. Bridal Veil Falls side trail.

🚫 No dogs

Trailhead weather

62°F

⛅ Overcast

💨 2 mph

🌧️ 5%

☀️ UV 4

Thu

62°

47°

30%

Fri

🌧️

57°

46°

98%

Sat

🌦️

57°

41°

58%

More photos · 1, by season where the date is known

Snow-plastered cliffs above Lake Serene in April

Spring · Apr 2025 Snow-plastered cliffs above Lake Serene in April

Photo: Buidhe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped 1 / 1